More opportunities provided for youth in PLA (2)

08:36, July 30, 2012

File photo taken on July 14, 2009 shows Zhang Bo, a member of the first group of female fighter pilots of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, in China's capital Beijing. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the PLA which falls on Aug. 1. As an increasing number of young people show interest and desire on military life, more opportunities have been provided for them to achieve physically strong and learn knowledge in the army. In 2012, about 30,000 students will be expected to be enrolled in military academies or recruited as national defense students in colleges. (Xinhua/Wang Jianmin)